Don't Want to Go to the Gym? Blame Science!

2/19/2013 9:38AM

Scientists have discovered that reasons for people not wanting to work out and go to the gym isn't just laziness. It is rooted in the body's chemistry. WSJ's Shirley Wang has details on the News Hub. Photo: Getty Images.

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